Overview

The interdisciplinary curriculum spans digital sociology, computer science, philosophy, and more, covering topics like digital capitalism and surveillance. It is ideal for those pursuing careers in digital media, data analysis, or academic research on socio-technical impacts of digitalization.

Career opportunities

The Master’s in Social Sciences for Digital Data prepares professionals to critically analyze the digital society and conduct research using AI methodologies such as machine learning. Key roles include Quality Data Manager, AI Mediator, Digital Data Strategist, Digital Prompter, and Digital Social Scientist, who will ensure quality in data collection, analyze trends, and guide digital strategies.

Programme Structure

Digital Innovation Strategist: a profile focused on designing and implementing digital strategies by integrating social and technological analysis to support digital transformation while addressing ethical, cultural, and sustainability challenges. The courses will cover topics related to: Technology and Culture; Ethics and Artificial Intelligence; Digital Politics; Sustainability and Digital Data; Science and Technology Studies.

Digital Data Strategist: a profile specializing in the management, analysis, and ethical use of digital data, collaborating with data scientists, decision-makers, and AI applications to ensure quality, reliability, and social responsibility of data-driven processes. The courses will cover topics related to: Statistics for Social and Digital Data; Data Analysis with R; Introduction to Machine Learning; Building Fair Data Cultures; Data, Artificial Intelligence and Human Knowledge.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-10 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-08-28 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

More details

Call One for non-EU: 7 January 2026 – 7 March 2026

Call for EU and equated: 10 March 2026 – 10 April 2026

Call Two for EU and equated: 15 July 2026–28 August 2026

Language

English

PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Padua, Italy

Disciplines

Sociology Data Science & Big Data View 33 other Masters in Data Science & Big Data in Italy

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor diploma (or equivalent)

A minimum three-year undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in Sociology, Education and Training Sciences, Communication Sciences, Psychology, Political Science.

Additional entry requirements – Entry title and GPA

Please verify country-based specific entry title and GPA requirements at the following link.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

2739 EUR / year

≈ 2739 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

The above amounts can be significantly waived based on your “Equivalent Economic Status Index – ISEE”.Group A € 2,750.00; Group B € 2,950.00

Living costs

Padova

Italy

750 - 1100 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

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Academic requirements

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IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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